Edge 530 OM EN-US

EDGE 530
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Setting Resistance......................... 14
Setting the Simulated Grade......... 14
Introduction......................................1 Setting Target Power.....................14
Setting a Training Target...................... 15
Device Overview...................................... 1
Cancelling a Training Target.............15
Viewing the Status Page..................... 2
Viewing Widgets.................................. 2 My Stats......................................... 15
Using the Shortcut Menu.................... 2
Performance Measurements............... 16
Pairing Your Smartphone........................ 3
Training Status.................................. 17
Charging the Device................................ 3
About VO2 Max. Estimates............... 17
About the Battery................................. 4
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate.. 18
Installing the Standard Mount................ 4
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max.
Installing the Out-Front Mount............... 5
Estimates....................................... 18
Releasing the Edge.............................. 5
Heat and Altitude Performance
Installing the Mountain Bike Mount....... 6 Acclimation.................................... 19
Acquiring Satellite Signals...................... 7 Training Load..................................... 19
Getting Your Training Load
Training............................................8 Estimate......................................... 19
Going for a Ride....................................... 8 Training Load Focus......................... 20
Segments................................................. 8 About Training Effect........................ 21
Strava™ Segments............................... 9 Recovery Time................................... 21
Using the Strava Segment Explore Viewing Your Recovery Time........ 22
Widget.............................................. 9 Getting Your FTP Estimate............... 22
Following a Segment From Garmin Conducting an FTP Test............... 22
Connect................................................ 9 Automatically Calculating FTP..... 23
Enabling Segments............................. 9 Viewing Your Stress Score............... 23
Racing a Segment............................. 10 Turning Off Performance
Viewing Segment Details.................. 10 Notifications...................................... 23
Segment Options............................... 11 Viewing Your Power Curve............... 23
Deleting a Segment........................... 11 Syncing Activities and Performance
Workouts............................................... 11 Measurements.................................. 23
Following a Workout From Garmin Pausing Your Training Status........... 24
Connect.............................................. 11 Resuming Your Paused Training
Starting a Workout............................ 11 Status............................................. 24
Stopping a Workout........................... 12 Personal Records.................................. 24
Deleting Workouts............................. 12 Viewing Your Personal Records....... 24
Training Plans....................................... 12 Reverting a Personal Record............ 24
Using Garmin Connect Training Deleting a Personal Record.............. 24
Plans.................................................. 12 Training Zones...................................... 24
Viewing Your Training Plan
Workouts............................................ 12 Navigation...................................... 25
Interval Workouts.................................. 12
Locations............................................... 25
Creating an Interval Workout............ 13
Marking Your Location...................... 25
Starting an Interval Workout............. 13
Saving Locations from the Map....... 25
Training Indoors.................................... 13
Navigating to a Location................... 25
Pairing Your ANT+®
Navigating Back to Start................... 26
Indoor Trainer.................................... 13
Stopping Navigation.......................... 26
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer.......... 14
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Editing Locations............................... 26 Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity........... 35
Deleting a Location........................... 26 Wi‑Fi Settings..................................... 35
Projecting a Location........................ 26
Courses.................................................. 26 Wireless Sensors............................ 35
Creating a Course on Your Device... 27 Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor....... 36
Following a Course From Garmin Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 37
Connect.............................................. 27 About Heart Rate Zones................ 37
Tips for Riding a Course................... 27 Fitness Goals................................. 37
Viewing Course Details..................... 27 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 37
Displaying a Course on the Map... 28 Installing the Speed Sensor.................. 38
Using ClimbPro.................................. 28 Installing the Cadence Sensor............. 39
Course Options.................................. 28 About the Speed and Cadence
Stopping a Course............................. 28 Sensors.............................................. 39
Deleting a Course.............................. 29 Data Averaging for Cadence or
Trailforks Routes............................... 29 Power................................................. 39
Map Settings......................................... 29 Pairing Your Wireless Sensors............. 40
Browsing the Map............................. 29 Training with Power Meters................. 40
Changing the Map Orientation......... 29 Setting Your Power Zones................ 40
Map Themes...................................... 29 Calibrating Your Power Meter.......... 40
Route Settings....................................... 30 Pedal-Based Power........................... 41
Selecting an Activity for Route Cycling Dynamics.............................. 41
Calculation......................................... 30 Using Cycling Dynamics................ 41
Updating the Rally Software Using the
Connected Features....................... 30 Edge Device....................................... 42
Bluetooth Connected Features............ 31 Situational Awareness.......................... 42
Incident Detection and Assistance Enabling the Green Threat Level
Features............................................. 31 Tone................................................... 42
Incident Detection......................... 31 Using Electronic Shifters...................... 42
Assistance..................................... 32 Using an eBike....................................... 42
Adding Emergency Contacts........ 32 Viewing eBike Sensor Details........... 42
Viewing Your Emergency inReach® Remote................................. 42
Contacts......................................... 32 Using the inReach Remote............... 43
Requesting Assistance................. 32
Turning Incident Detection On and History........................................... 43
Off................................................... 32 Viewing Your Ride................................. 43
Cancelling an Automated Viewing Your Time in Each Training
Message......................................... 32 Zone................................................... 43
Sending a Status Update After an Deleting Rides.................................... 43
Incident.......................................... 32 Viewing Data Totals.............................. 43
Turning On LiveTrack........................ 33 Deleting Data Totals.......................... 44
Starting a GroupTrack Session.........33 Garmin Connect.................................... 44
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions...... 34 Sending Your Ride to Garmin
Setting the Bike Alarm...................... 34 Connect.............................................. 44
Playing Audio Prompts on Your Data Recording...................................... 45
Smartphone....................................... 34 Data Management................................ 45
Transferring Files to Another Edge Connecting the Device to Your
Device................................................. 34 Computer........................................... 45
Wi‑Fi Connected Features.................... 35
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Transferring Files to Your Device..... 45 Updating the Software Using Garmin
Deleting Files..................................... 45 Express.............................................. 54
Disconnecting the USB Cable........... 46 Specifications........................................ 54
Edge Specifications.......................... 54
Customizing Your Device................ 46 HRM-Dual™ Specifications................55
Connect IQ Downloadable Features.... 46 Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2
Downloading Connect IQ Features Specifications.................................... 55
Using Your Computer........................ 46 Viewing Device Information................. 55
Profiles................................................... 46 Viewing Regulatory and Compliance
Setting Up Your User Profile............. 46 Information........................................ 55
About Training Settings........................ 46 Device Care............................................ 55
Updating Your Activity Profile...........47 Cleaning the Device........................... 55
Adding a Data Screen........................48 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor.... 56
Editing a Data Screen........................ 48 User Replaceable Batteries.................. 56
Rearranging Data Screens................ 48 Replacing the HRM-Dual Battery...... 56
Alerts.................................................. 48 Replacing the Speed Sensor
Setting Range Alerts...................... 49 Battery................................................ 57
Setting Recurring Alerts................ 49 Replacing the Cadence Sensor
Setting Smart Eat and Drink Battery................................................ 58
Alerts.............................................. 49
Auto Lap............................................. 50 Troubleshooting............................. 58
Marking Laps by Position............. 50 Resetting the Device............................. 58
Marking Laps by Distance.............50 Restoring the Default Settings......... 58
Marking Laps by Time................... 50 Clearing User Data and Settings...... 58
Using Auto Sleep............................... 50 Maximizing Battery Life........................ 59
Using Auto Pause.............................. 51 Turning On Battery Save Mode......... 59
Using Auto Scroll............................... 51 My phone will not connect to the
Starting the Timer Automatically..... 51 device..................................................... 59
Changing the Satellite Setting.......... 51 Improving GPS Satellite Reception...... 59
Phone Settings...................................... 52 My device is in the wrong language..... 60
System Settings.................................... 52 Setting Your Elevation........................... 60
Display Settings................................. 52 Calibrating the Compass...................... 60
Using the Backlight........................ 52 Temperature Readings......................... 60
Customizing the Widget Loop.......... 52 Replacement O-rings............................ 60
Data Recording Settings................... 53 Getting More Information..................... 60
Changing the Units of Measure........ 53
Turning the Device Tones On and Appendix........................................ 61
Off....................................................... 53 Data Fields............................................. 61
Changing the Device Language........ 53 VO2 Max. Standard Ratings................. 65
Time Zones........................................ 53 FTP Ratings........................................... 66
Setting Up Extended Display Mode...... 53 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.............. 66
Exiting Extended Display Mode........ 53 Wheel Size and Circumference............ 67
Device Information......................... 54 Index.............................................. 69

Product Updates................................... 54
Updating the Software Using the
Garmin Connect App......................... 54
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Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
Device Overview
Select to enter sleep mode and wake the device.

Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings.

From the home screen, select to view the status page.
Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings.

From the home screen, select to view the device menu.
Select to mark a new lap.
Select to start and stop the activity timer.
Select to return to the previous screen.

Hold to return to the home screen.
Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.

During a ride, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields.
Electrical contacts Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory.
NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories.
Introduction 1
Viewing the Status Page
The status page displays the connection status of the GPS, wireless sensors, and your smartphone.
Select an option:
• From the home screen, select .
• During a ride, select > Status Page.
The status page appears. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the
signal was found or the sensor is connected.
Viewing Widgets
Your device is preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a
smartphone or other compatible device.
1 From the status page, select Widgets.
2 Select or to view more widgets.
The next time you view the widgets, the last widget you viewed appears.
Using the Shortcut Menu

Shortcut menu options are available to quickly access features or perform functions, such as editing the current
activity profile from the home screen.
• When appears on the screen during a ride, select to view the shortcut menu options.
• When appears on the screen, hold to view the shortcut menu options.
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Pairing Your Smartphone
To use the connected features of the Edge device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ app,
instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
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1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
2 Hold to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, you will select the device language. The next screen prompts you to pair
with your smartphone.
TIP: You can select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Phone > Pair Smartphone to manually enter
pairing mode.
3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Based on your Garmin Connect account and accessories, your device suggests activity profiles and
data fields during setup. If you have sensors paired with your previous device, you can transfer them during
setup.
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.
Charging the Device

NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB
port on your computer.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Edge Specifications,
page 54).
1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port .
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a computer USB port.
4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.
5 Charge the device completely.
After you charge the device, close the weather cap.
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About the Battery
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
Installing the Standard Mount

For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the device is oriented toward the sky. You
can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebars.
1 Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.
2 Place the rubber disk on the back of the bike mount.
Two rubber disks are included, and you can select the disk that best fits your bike. The rubber tabs align with
the back of the bike mount so it stays in place.
3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem.

4 Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands .
5 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount notches .
6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place.
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Installing the Out-Front Mount
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
1 Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your
bike.
2 Use the hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar connector .
3 Place the rubber pad around the handlebar:

• If the handlebar diameter is 25.4 mm, use the thicker pad.
• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, use the thinner pad.
4 Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad.
5 Replace and tighten the screw.
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque
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specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically.
6 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches .
7 Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place.
Releasing the Edge

1 Turn the Edge clockwise to unlock the device.
2 Lift the Edge off the mount.
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Installing the Mountain Bike Mount
NOTE: If you do not have this mount, you can skip this task.
1 Select a secure location to mount the Edge device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your
bike.
2 Use the 3 mm hex key to remove the screw from the handlebar connector .
3 Select an option:
• If the handlebar diameter is 25.4 mm, place the thicker pad around the handlebar.
• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, place the thinner pad around the handlebar.
• If the handlebar diameter is 35 mm, do not use a rubber pad.
4 Place the handlebar connector around the handlebar, so that the mount arm is above the bike stem.
5 Use the 3 mm hex key to loosen the screw on the mount arm, position the mount arm, and tighten the
screw.
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount arm is secure, with a maximum torque
6 If necessary, use the 2 mm hex key to remove the two screws on the back side of the mount , remove and
rotate the connector, and replace the screws to change the orientation of the mount.
7 Replace and tighten the screw on the handlebar connector.
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NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque
8 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches .
9 Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place.
Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
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Training
Going for a Ride
If your device was packaged with a wireless sensor, they are already paired and can be activated during initial
setup.
1 Hold to turn on the device.
2 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
The satellite bars turn green when the device is ready.
3 From the home screen, select .
4 Select an activity profile.
5 Select to start the activity timer.
NOTE: History is recorded only while the activity timer is running.

6 Select or for additional data screens.
7 If necessary, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields.
8 Select to stop the activity timer.
TIP: Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin Connect account, you can change the ride type.
Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses.
9 Select Save Ride.
Segments
Following a segment: You can send segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a
segment is saved to your device, you can follow the segment.
NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, all segments in the course are
downloaded automatically.
Racing a segment: You can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other cyclists
who have ridden the segment.
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Strava™ Segments
You can download Strava segments to your Edge 530 device. Follow Strava segments to compare your
performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.
To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more
information, go to www.strava.com.
The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.
Using the Strava Segment Explore Widget
The Strava Segment Explore widget allows you to view and ride nearby Strava segments.
From the Strava Segment Explore widget, select a segment.
The segment appears on the map.
Following a Segment From Garmin Connect

Before you can download and follow a segment from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect
account (Garmin Connect, page 44).
NOTE: If you are using Strava segments, your starred segments are transferred automatically to your device
when it syncs with the Garmin Connect app.
1 Select an option:
• Open the Garmin Connect app.
• Go to connect.garmin.com.
2 Select a segment.
3 Select or Send to Device.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 On the Edge device, select Menu > Training > Segments.
6 Select the segment.
7 Select Ride.
Enabling Segments
You can choose which segments currently loaded on the device are enabled.
1 Select Menu > Training > Segments > Segment Options > Enable/Disable > Edit Multiple.
2 Select the segments to enable.
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Racing a Segment
Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities,
other riders' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the cycling
community. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position.
NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your
Strava account so you can review the segment position.
1 Select to start the activity timer, and go for a ride.
When your path crosses an enabled segment, you can race the segment.
2 Start racing the segment.
The segment data screen appears automatically.
3 If necessary, select to change your goal during your race.

You can race against the segment leader, your past performance, or other riders (if applicable). The goal
automatically adjusts based on your current performance.
A message appears when the segment is complete.
Viewing Segment Details

1 Select Menu > Training > Segments.
2 Select a segment.
3 Select an option:
• Select Map to view the segment on the map.
• Select Elevation to view an elevation plot of the segment.
• Select Leaderboard to view the ride times and average speeds for the segment leader, group leader or
challenger, your personal best time and average speed, and other riders (if applicable).
TIP: You can select a leaderboard entry to change your segment race goal.
• Select Enable to enable segment racing and prompts that alert you to approaching segments.
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Segment Options
Select Menu > Training > Segments > Segment Options.
Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts.
Auto Select Effort: Enables or disables automatic goal adjustment based on your current performance.
Search: Allows you to search for saved segments by name.
Enable/Disable: Enables or disables the segments currently loaded on the device.
Default Leader Priority: Allows you to select the order for goal targets while racing a segment.
Delete: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved segments from the device.
Deleting a Segment
1 Select Menu > Training > Segments.
2 Select a segment.
3 Select Delete > OK.
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and
calories. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training plan that has built-in
workouts, and transfer them to your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your
device.
Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page 44).
1 Select an option:
2 Select Training > Workouts.
3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.
4 Select or Send to Device.
Starting a Workout
1 Select Menu > Training > Workouts.
2 Select a workout.
3 Select Ride.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, the target (if any), and current workout
data. An audible alarm sounds when you are about to finish a workout step. A message appears, counting down
the time or distance until a new step begins.
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Stopping a Workout
• At any time, select to end a workout step and begin the next step.
• From the workout screen, select , and select an option:
◦ Select Pause Step to pause the current workout step.
◦ Select Previous Step to end a workout step and repeat the previous step.
◦ Select Next Step to end a workout step and begin the next step.
• At any time, select to stop the activity timer.
• At any time, select > Stop Workout > OK to end the workout.
Deleting Workouts
1 Select Menu > Training > Workouts > Workout Options > Delete Multiple.
2 Select one or more workouts.
3 Select Delete Workouts > OK.
Training Plans
You can set up a training plan in your Garmin Connect account and send the training plan workouts to your
device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect
account (Garmin Connect, page 44).
You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, and schedule workouts and courses.
1 Connect the device to your computer.
2 Go to connect.garmin.com.
3 Select and schedule a training plan.
4 Review the training plan in your calendar.
5 Select an option:
• Sync your device with the Garmin Express™ application on your computer.
• Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone.
Viewing Your Training Plan Workouts

You can view your upcoming workouts and start a workout.
1 Select Training > Training Plan.
2 Select a scheduled workout.
Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The device saves your custom interval workout
until you create another interval workout. You can use open intervals when you are riding a known distance.
When you select , the device records an interval and moves to a rest interval.
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Creating an Interval Workout
1 Select Menu > Training > Intervals > Edit > Intervals > Type.
2 Select an option.
TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by setting the type to Open.
3 If necessary, enter a high and low value for the interval.
4 Select Duration, enter a time interval value, and select .
5 Select .
6 Select Rest > Type.
7 Select an option.
8 If necessary, enter a high and low value for the rest interval.
9 Select Duration, enter time value for the rest interval, and select .
10 Select .
11 Select one or more options:
• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.
• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.
• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.
Starting an Interval Workout

1 Select Menu > Training > Intervals > Do Workout.
3 When your interval workout has a warm up, select to begin the first interval.
When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
Training Indoors
The device includes an indoor activity profile where GPS is turned off. When GPS is turned off, speed and
distance are not available unless you have a compatible sensor or indoor trainer that sends speed and distance
data to the device.
Pairing Your ANT+ Indoor Trainer

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1 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the ANT+ indoor trainer.
2 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer > Pair ANT+ Bike Trainer.
3 Select the indoor trainer to pair with your device.
4 Select Add Sensor.
When the indoor trainer is paired with your device, the indoor trainer appears as a connected sensor. You can
customize your data fields to display sensor data.
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Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer
Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must mount your bike on the trainer and pair it with
your device (Pairing Your ANT+ Indoor Trainer, page 13).
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You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, activity, or
workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.
1 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer.
2 Select an option:
• Select Free Ride to manually adjust the resistance level.
• Select Follow a Course to follow a saved course (Courses, page 26).
• Select Follow an Activity to follow a saved ride (Going for a Ride, page 8).
• Select Follow a Workout to follow a saved workout (Workouts, page 11).
3 Select a course, activity, or workout.
4 Select Ride.
The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the elevation information in the course or ride.
Setting Resistance
1 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer > Set Resistance.
2 Select or to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.
4 If necessary, select > Set Resistance to adjust the resistance during your activity.
Setting the Simulated Grade
1 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer > Set Grade.
2 Select or to set the simulated grade applied by the trainer.
4 If necessary, select > Set Grade to adjust the simulated grade during your activity.
Setting Target Power
1 Select Menu > Training > Indoor Trainer > Set Target Power.
2 Set the target power value.
3 Select an activity profile.
The resistance force applied by the trainer is adjusted to maintain a constant power output based on your
speed.
5 If necessary, select > Set Target Power to adjust the target power during your activity.
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Setting a Training Target
The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance,
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distance and time, or distance and speed goal. During your training activity, the device gives you real-time
feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.
1 Select Menu > Training > Set a Target.
2 Select an option:
• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter a custom distance.
• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time target.
• Select Distance and Speed to select a distance and speed target.
The training target screen appears, indicating your estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is based
on your current performance and the time remaining.
3 Select .
5 If necessary, scroll to view the Virtual Partner screen.
6 After you complete your activity, select > Save Ride.
Cancelling a Training Target

Select > Cancel Target > OK.
My Stats
The Edge 530 device can track your personal statistics and calculate performance measurements. Performance
measurements require a compatible heart rate monitor or power meter.
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Performance Measurements
These performance measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities
and race performances. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible
chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/performance-data.
NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn
about your performance.
Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your
training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period.
VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram
of body weight at your maximum performance. Your device displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 max.
values when you are acclimating to high heat environments or high altitude.
Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7
days. EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise.
Training load focus: Your device analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on
the intensity and structure of each activity recorded. Training load focus includes the total load accumulated
per category, and the focus of the training. Your device displays your load distribution over the last 4 weeks.
Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for
the next hard workout.
Functional threshold power (FTP): The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to
estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.
HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The
device records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress
level. The scale is 1 to 100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.
Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity.
It can be added as a data field so you can view your performance condition during the rest of your activity. It
compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level.
Power curve: The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your power curve
for the previous month, three months, or twelve months.
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Training Status
Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is
based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use your training
status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.
Peaking: Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition. Your recently reduced training load is allowing your
body to recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should plan ahead, since this peak state can
only be maintained for a short time.
Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness level and performance in the right direction. You
should plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your fitness level.
Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding
more variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.
Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to recover, which is essential during extended periods
of hard training. You can return to a higher training load when you feel ready.
Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your fitness is decreasing. Your body may be struggling
to recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health including stress, nutrition, and rest.
Detraining: Detraining occurs when you are training much less than usual for a week or more, and it is affecting
your fitness level. You can try increasing your training load to see improvement.
Overreaching: Your training load is very high and counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give
yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule.
No Status: The device needs one or two weeks of training history, including activities with VO2 max. results
from running or cycling, to determine your training status.
About VO2 Max. Estimates

VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body
weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and
should increase as your level of fitness improves. VO2 max. estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.
You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your
cycling VO2 max. estimate.
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Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter,
and pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). If your device was packaged with a
heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user
profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 46), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate
Zones, page 37).
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling
performance.
1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes.
2 After your ride, select Save Ride.
3 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Status > VO2 Max..
Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge.
Purple Superior
Blue Excellent
Green Good
Orange Fair
Red Poor
VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute . For more information,
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see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 65), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max. Estimates
The success and accuracy of the VO2 max. calculation improves when your ride is a sustained and moderately
hard effort, and where heart rate and power are not highly variable.
• Before your ride, check that your device, heart rate monitor, and power meter are functioning properly, paired,
and have good battery life.
• During your 20 minute ride, maintain your heart rate at greater than 70% of your maximum heart rate.
• During your 20 minute ride, maintain a fairly constant power output.
• Avoid rolling terrain.
• Avoid riding in groups where there is a lot of drafting.
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Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
Environmental factors such as high temperature and altitude impact your training and performance. For
example, high altitude training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary VO2
max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Edge 530 device provides acclimation notifications and
corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when
the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.). You can keep track of your heat and altitude acclimation in the training
status widget.
NOTE: The heat acclimation feature is available only for GPS activities and requires weather data from your
connected smartphone.
Training Load
Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the last seven days. It is the sum of your excess
post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) measurements for the last seven days. The gauge indicates whether
your current load is low, high, or within the optimal range to maintain or improve your fitness level. The optimal
range is determined based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your
training time and intensity increase or decrease.
Getting Your Training Load Estimate
Before you can view your training load estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter,
and pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). If your device was packaged with a
heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user
profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 46), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate
Zones, page 37).
performance.
1 Ride at least once during a seven day period.
2 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Status > Load.
Your training load estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge.
Red High
Green Optimal
Blue Low
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Training Load Focus
In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low
aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in
each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine
if your training load is low, optimal, or high. After 4 weeks of training history, your training load estimate will
have more detailed target information to help you balance your training activities.
Below targets: Your training load is lower than optimal in all intensity categories. Try increasing the duration or
frequency of your workouts.
Low aerobic shortage: Try adding more low aerobic activities to provide recovery and balance for your higher
intensity activities.
High aerobic shortage: Try adding more high aerobic activities to help improve your lactate threshold and VO2
max. over time.
Anaerobic shortage: Try adding a few more intense, anaerobic activities to improve your speed and anaerobic
capacity over time.
Balanced: Your training load is balanced and provides all-around fitness benefits as you continue training.
Low aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly low aerobic activity. This provides a solid foundation and
prepares you for adding more intense workouts.
High aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly high aerobic activity. These activities help to improve lactate
threshold, VO2 max., and endurance.
Anaerobic focus: Your training load is mostly intense activity. This leads to rapid fitness gains, but should be
balanced with low aerobic activities.
Above targets: Your training load is higher than optimal, and you should consider scaling back the duration and
frequency of your workouts.
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About Training Effect
Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect
accumulates during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect value increases. Training Effect
is determined by your user profile information and training history, and heart rate, duration, and intensity of your
activity. There are seven different Training Effect labels to describe the primary benefit of your activity. Each
label is color coded and corresponds to your training load focus (Training Load Focus, page 20). Each feedback
phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect
activity details.
Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects
your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.
Your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) accumulated during exercise is mapped to a range of
values that account for your fitness level and training habits. Steady workouts at moderate effort or workouts
involving longer intervals (>180 sec) have a positive impact on your aerobic metabolism and result in an
improved aerobic Training Effect.
Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power) to determine how a workout affects your ability
to perform at very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic contribution to EPOC and the type
of activity. Repeated high-intensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your
anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect.
You can add Aerobic Training Effect and Anaerobic Training Effect as data fields to one of your training screens
to monitor your numbers throughout the activity.
Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit
From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.
From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.
From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. Maintains your anaerobic fitness.
From 3.0 to 3.9 Impacts your aerobic fitness. Impacts your anaerobic fitness.
From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly impacts your aerobic fitness. Highly impacts your anaerobic fitness.
Overreaching and potentially harmful without Overreaching and potentially harmful without
5.0
enough recovery time. enough recovery time.
Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to
www.firstbeat.com.
Recovery Time
You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display
how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.
NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The
device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.
The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to
attempt another hard workout. The device updates your recovery time throughout the day based on changes in
sleep, stress, relaxation, and physical activity.
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Viewing Your Recovery Time
Before you can use the recovery time feature, you must put on the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your
device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the
device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting
Up Your User Profile, page 46), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 37).
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Recovery > Enable.
2 Go for a ride.
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days, and the minimum time is 6 hours.
Getting Your FTP Estimate

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to estimate your functional threshold power
(FTP). For a more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a paired power meter and heart rate
monitor (Conducting an FTP Test, page 22).
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a
position on the color gauge.
Purple Superior
Blue Excellent
Green Good
Orange Fair
Red Untrained
For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings, page 66).
Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired
power meter and heart rate monitor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40).
1 Select Menu > My Stats > FTP > FTP Test > Ride.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step of the test, the target, and current power data. A
message appears when the test is complete.
3 Select to stop the activity timer.
4 Select Save Ride.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on
the color gauge.
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Automatically Calculating FTP
Before the device can calculate your functional threshold power (FTP), you must have a paired power meter and
heart rate monitor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40).
performance.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > FTP > Enable Auto Calculation.
2 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes outdoors.
4 Select Menu > My Stats > FTP.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on
the color gauge.
Viewing Your Stress Score

Before you can view your stress score, you must put on a chest heart rate monitor and pair it with your device
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40).
Stress score is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the Edge device analyzes
heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact
how an athlete performs. The stress score range is 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state, and 100 is a very
high stress state. Knowing your stress score can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough workout or
yoga.
TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at approximately the same time and under the
same conditions every day.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Stress Score > Measure.
2 Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.
Turning Off Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are turned on by default. Some performance notifications are alerts that appear upon
completion of your activity. Some performance notifications appear during an activity or when you achieve a
new performance measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Performance Notifications.
2 Select an option.
Viewing Your Power Curve

Before you can view your power curve, you must pair your power meter with your device (Pairing Your Wireless
Sensors, page 40).
The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your power curve for the
previous month, three months, or twelve months.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Power Curve.
2 Select a time period.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements

You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your Edge 530 device
using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your device to more accurately reflect your training status and
fitness. For example, you can record a run with a Forerunner device, and view your activity details and overall
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training load on your Edge 530 device.

1 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Status.
2 Hold , and select Physio TrueUp.
When you sync your device with your smartphone, recent activities and performance measurements from your
other Garmin devices appear on your Edge 530 device.
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Pausing Your Training Status
If you are injured or sick, you can pause your training status. You can continue to record fitness activities, but
your training status, training load focus, and recovery feedback are temporarily disabled.
Select an option:
• From your Edge device, select Menu > My Stats > Training Status, hold , and select Pause Training
Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training
Status.
TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.
Resuming Your Paused Training Status
You can resume your training status when you are ready to start training again. For best results, you need at
least two VO2 max. measurements each week (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 17).
Select an option:
• From your Edge device, select Menu > My Stats > Training Status, hold , and select Pause Training
Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Resume Training
Status.
TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.
Personal Records
When you complete a ride, the device displays any new personal records you achieved during that ride. Personal
records include your fastest time over a standard distance, longest ride, and most ascent gained during a ride.
When paired with a compatible power meter, the device displays the maximum power reading recorded during a
20-minute period.
Viewing Your Personal Records

Select Menu > My Stats > Personal Records.
Reverting a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Personal Records.
2 Select a record to revert.
3 Select Previous Record > OK.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Deleting a Personal Record

1 Select Menu > My Stats > Personal Records.
2 Select a personal record.
3 Select Delete > OK.
Training Zones
• Heart rate zones (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 37)
• Power zones (Setting Your Power Zones, page 40)
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Navigation
Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses, page 26) and segments
(Segments, page 8).
• Locations (Locations, page 25)
• Map settings (Map Settings, page 29)
Locations
You can record and store locations in the device.
Marking Your Location

Before you can mark a location, you must locate satellites.
A location is a point that you record and store in the device. If you want to remember landmarks or return to a
certain spot, you can mark a location.
1 Go for a ride.
2 Scroll to the map.
3 Select > Mark Location > OK.
Saving Locations from the Map

1 Select Menu > Navigation > Browse Map.
2 Browse the map for the location (Browsing the Map, page 29).
3 Hold to select the location.
4 Select Save Location.
Navigating to a Location
1 Select Menu > Navigation.
2 Select an option:
• To navigate to a location on the map, select Browse Map, browse for a location (Browsing the Map,
page 29), and hold .
• Select MTB Trail Navigation to navigate to a mountain bike trail network.
• To navigate to a saved location, select Saved Locations, select a location, and select Details.
3 Select Go.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to your destination.
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Navigating Back to Start
At any point during your ride, you can return to the starting point.
1 Go for a ride.
2 Select to view the shortcut menu.
3 Select Back to Start.
4 Select Along Same Route or Most Direct Route.
5 Select Ride.
The device navigates you back to the starting point of your ride.
Stopping Navigation
Select > Stop Navigation > OK.
Editing Locations
1 Select Menu > Navigation > Saved Locations.
2 Select a location.
3 Select Edit.
4 Select a location detail.
For example, select Change Elevation to enter a known altitude for the location.
5 Edit the value, and select .
Deleting a Location
3 Select Delete Location > OK.
Projecting a Location
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.
3 Select Edit > Project Location.
4 Enter the bearing and distance to the projected location.
5 Select .
Courses
You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you
can navigate the course on your device.
You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike
friendly commute to work. You can also follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously set
performance goals.
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Creating a Course on Your Device
Before you can create a course, you must have an activity with GPS data saved to your device.
1 Select Menu > Navigation > Courses > Course Options > Create New.
2 Select an activity on which to base your course.
3 Enter a name for the course, and select .
The course appears in the list.
4 Select the course, and review the course details.
5 If necessary, select Settings to edit the course details.
For example, you can change the name or color of the course.
6 Select Ride.
Following a Course From Garmin Connect

Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page 44).
1 Select an option:
2 Create a new course, or select an existing course.
3 Select an option:
• On the Garmin Connect app, select > Send to Device.
• On the Garmin Connect website, select Send to Device.
5 On the Edge device, select Menu > Navigation > Courses.
6 Select the course.
7 Select Ride.
Tips for Riding a Course

• Use turn guidance (Course Options, page 28).
• If you include a warmup, select to begin the course, and warm up as normal.
• Stay away from your course path as you warm up.
When you are ready to begin, head toward your course. When you are on any part of the course path, a
message appears.
• Scroll to the map to view the course map.
If you stray from the course, a message appears.
Viewing Course Details

1 Select Menu > Navigation > Courses.
2 Select a course.
3 Select an option:
• Select Summary to view details about the course.
• Select Map to view the course on the map.
• Select Elevation to view an elevation plot of the course.
• Select Climbs to view details and elevation plots for each climb.
• Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information about each lap.
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Displaying a Course on the Map
For each course saved to your device, you can customize how it appears on the map. For example, you can set
your commute course to always display on the map in yellow. You can have an alternate course display in
green. This allows you to see the courses while you are riding, but not follow or navigate a particular course.
2 Select the course.
3 Select Settings.
4 Select Always Display to make the course appear on the map.
5 Select Color, and select a color.
6 Select Course Points to include course points on the map.
The next time you ride near the course, it appears on the map.
Using ClimbPro
The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. Before your ride, you
can view details about the climbs, including when they occur, average gradient, and total ascent. The climb
categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color.
1 Enable the ClimbPro feature for the activity profile (Updating Your Activity Profile, page 47).
2 Review the climbs and course details for the course (Viewing Course Details, page 27).
3 Start following a saved course (Courses, page 26).
At the start of a climb, the ClimbPro screen appears automatically.
Course Options
Select Menu > Navigation > Courses > Course Options.
Turn Guidance: Enables or disables turn prompts.
Off Crs. Warnings: Alerts you if you stray from the course.
Search: Allows you to search for saved courses by name.
Filter: Allows you to filter by course type, such as Strava courses.
Sort: Allows you to sort saved courses by name, distance, or date.
Delete: Allows you to delete all or multiple saved courses from the device.
Stopping a Course
Select > Stop Course > OK.
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Deleting a Course
2 Select a course.
3 Select Delete > OK
Trailforks Routes
With the Trailforks app, you can save your favorite trail routes or browse for routes nearby. You can download
Trailforks mountain bike trail routes to your Edge device. Downloaded routes appear in the saved courses list.
To sign up for a Trailforks membership, go to www.trailforks.com.
Map Settings
Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Map.
Map Theme: Adjusts the appearance of the map for your ride type. (Map Themes, page 29)
Popularity Map: Highlights popular roads or trails for your ride type. The darker the road or trail, the more
popular.
Orientation: Sets how the map is shown on the page.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects a zoom level for the map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out
manually.
Guide Text: Sets when the turn-by-turn navigation prompts are shown (requires routable maps).
Map Visibility: Allows you to change the appearance of the map.
Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device.
History Line Color: Allows you to change the line color of the path you have traveled.
Draw Contours: Shows or hides contour lines on the map.
Browsing the Map

1 Select Menu > Navigation > Browse Map.
2 Select an option:
• To toggle between zooming and panning, select .
• To pan or zoom the map, select and .
• Hold to view details about the location.
Changing the Map Orientation

1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Navigation > Map > Orientation.
4 Select an option:
• Select North Up to show north at the top of the page.
• Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page.
• Select 3D Mode to display the map in three dimensions.
Map Themes
You can change the map theme to adjust the appearance of the map for your ride type.
Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Map > Map Theme.
Classic: Uses the classic Edge map color scheme, with no additional theme applied.
High Contrast: Sets the map to display data with higher contrast, for better visibility in challenging
environments.
Mountain Biking: Sets the map to optimize trail data in mountain biking mode.
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Route Settings
Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Routing.
Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular rides from Garmin Connect.
Routing Mode: Sets the transportation method to optimize your route.
Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your route.
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Avoidance Setup: Sets the road types to avoid while navigating.
Recalculation: Automatically recalculates the route when you deviate from the route.
Selecting an Activity for Route Calculation

You can set the device to calculate the route based on activity type.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Navigation > Routing > Routing Mode.
4 Select an option to calculate your route.
For example, you can select Road Cycling for on-road navigation or Mountain Biking for off-road navigation.
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your Edge device when you connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network or to a
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compatible smartphone using Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Bluetooth Connected Features
The Edge device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin
Connect and Connect IQ™ apps. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish
recording the activity.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your
emergency contacts using the Garmin Connect app.
Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your smartphone during a
ride.
Bike alarm: Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your smartphone
when the device detects motion.
Connect IQ downloadable features: Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app.
Course, segment, and workout downloads from Garmin Connect: Allows you to search for activities on Garmin
Connect using your smartphone and send them to your device.
Device to device transfers: Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Edge device.
Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within range.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of other riders in your group using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real
time. You can send preset messages to other riders in your GroupTrack session who have a compatible Edge
device.
Incident detection: Allows the Garmin Connect app to send a message to your emergency contacts when the
Edge device detects an incident.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. With LiveTrack
course sharing, you can also share your active course. You can invite followers using email or social media,
allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Messages: Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text message with a preset text message. This feature is
available with compatible Android™ smartphones.
Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload
an activity to Garmin Connect.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather conditions and alerts to your device.
Incident Detection and Assistance Features

Incident Detection
CAUTION
Incident detection is a supplemental feature primarily designed for road use. Incident detection should not be
relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact
emergency services on your behalf.
When an incident is detected by your Edge device with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect app can send an
automated text message and email with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts.
A message appears on your device and paired smartphone indicating your contacts will be informed after 30
seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated emergency message.
Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the
Garmin Connect app. Your paired smartphone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network
coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive text messages (standard
text messaging rates may apply).
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Assistance
CAUTION
Assistance is a supplemental feature and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency
assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
When your Edge device with GPS enabled is connected to the Garmin Connect app, you can send an automated
text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts.
Before you can enable the assistance feature on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in
the Garmin Connect app. Your Bluetooth paired smartphone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an
area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive text
messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
A message appears on your device indicating your contacts will be informed after a countdown has elapsed. If
assistance is not needed, you can cancel the message.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.
Viewing Your Emergency Contacts
Before you can view your emergency contacts on your device, you must set up your rider information and
emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect app.
Select Menu > Settings > Safety & Tracking > Emergency Contacts.
Your emergency contacts' names and phone numbers appear.
Requesting Assistance
Before you can request assistance, you must enable GPS on your Edge device.
1 Hold for five seconds to activate the assistance feature.
The device beeps, and sends the message after the five-second countdown is complete.
TIP: You can select before the countdown is complete to cancel the message.
2 If necessary, select Send to send the message immediately.
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
1 Select Menu > Settings > Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.
2 Select the activity profile to enable incident detection.
NOTE: Incident detection is enabled by default for the road, gravel, commute, tour, and ebike activity profiles
only. Depending on the terrain and your riding style, false positives can occur.
Cancelling an Automated Message
When an incident is detected by your device, you can cancel the automated emergency message on your device
or your paired smartphone before it is sent to your emergency contacts.
Select Cancel > Yes before the end of the thirty-second countdown.
Sending a Status Update After an Incident
Before you can send a status update to your emergency contacts, your device must detect an incident and send
an automated emergency message to your emergency contacts.
You can send a status update to your emergency contacts informing them you are not in need of assistance.
From the status page, select Incident Detected > I'm Okay.
A message is sent to all emergency contacts.
Turning On LiveTrack
Before you can start your first LiveTrack session, you must set up contacts in the Garmin Connect app.
1 Select Menu > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack.
2 Select an option:
• Select Auto Start to start a LiveTrack session each time you start this type of activity.
• Select LiveTrack Name to update the name of your LiveTrack session. The current date is the default
name.
• Select Recipients to view recipients.
• Select Course Sharing if you want your recipients to see your course.
3 Select Start LiveTrack.
Recipients can view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Starting a GroupTrack Session

Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to
your device (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 3).
During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map.
1 On the Edge device, select Menu > Settings > Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack to enable viewing connections
on the map screen.
3 Select Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > > Settings > GroupTrack > All Connections.
4 Select Start LiveTrack.
5 On the Edge device, select , and go for a ride.
6 Scroll to the map to view your connections.
7 Scroll to the GroupTrack list.

You can select a rider from the list, and that rider appears centered on the map.
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Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other riders in your group using LiveTrack directly on the
screen. All riders in the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect account.
• Ride outside using GPS.
• Pair your Edge 530 device with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect app, select or , and select Connections to update the list of riders for your
GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin
Connect app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or 25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your connections.
• Stop riding before you attempt to view location and heading information for other riders in the GroupTrack
session.
Setting the Bike Alarm

You can turn on the bike alarm when you are away from your bike, such as on a stop during a long ride. You can
control the bike alarm from your device or the device settings in the Garmin Connect app.
1 Select Menu > Settings > Safety & Tracking > Bike Alarm.
2 Create or update your passcode.
When you disable the bike alarm from your Edge device, you are prompted to enter the passcode.
3 Hold , and select Set Bike Alarm.
If the device detects motion, it sounds an alarm and sends an alert to your connected smartphone.
Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone

Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your
Edge device.
You can set the Garmin Connect app to play motivational status announcements on your smartphone during a
ride or other activity. Audio prompts include the lap number and lap time, navigation, power, pace or speed, and
heart rate data. During an audio prompt, the Garmin Connect app mutes the primary audio of the smartphone to
play the announcement. You can customize the volume levels on the Garmin Connect app.
2 Select Garmin Devices.
3 Select your device.
4 Select Activity Options > Audio Prompts.
Transferring Files to Another Edge Device

You can transfer courses, segments, and workouts wirelessly from one compatible Edge device to another
using Bluetooth technology.
1 Turn on both Edge devices, and bring them within range (3 m) of each other.
2 From the device that contains the files, select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Device Transfers >
Share Files.
NOTE: The Device Transfers menu may be in a different location for other Edge devices.
3 Select a file type to share.
4 Select one or more files to transfer.
5 From the device that receives the files, select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Device Transfers.
6 Select a nearby connection.
7 Select one or more files to receive.
A message appears on both devices after the file transfer is complete.
Wi‑Fi Connected Features
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi
connection is available.
Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express
application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.
1 Select an option:
• Download the Garmin Connect app, and pair your smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 3).
• Go to www.garmin.com/express, and download the Garmin Express application.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity.
Wi‑Fi Settings
Select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi: Enables Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
NOTE: Other Wi‑Fi settings appear only when Wi‑Fi is enabled.
Auto Upload: Allows you to upload activities automatically over a known wireless network.
Add Network: Connects your device to a wireless network.
Wireless Sensors
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility
and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com.
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Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum. It should be snug enough
to stay in place during your activity.
1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap.
The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up.
2 Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back of the strap to create a strong connection
between your chest and the transmitter.
3 Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap hook to the loop .
NOTE: The care tag should not fold over.
The Garmin logos should be right-side up.

4 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the troubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate
Data, page 37).
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Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones. You can
manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals, page 37). For the most
accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart
rate zones.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Zones > Heart Rate Zones.
2 Enter your maximum, lactate threshold, and resting heart rate values.
You can use the auto detect feature to automatically detect your heart rate during an activity. The zone
values update automatically, but you can also edit each value manually.
3 Select Based On:.
4 Select an option:
• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute.
• Select % Max. to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
• Select % HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate
minus resting heart rate).
• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your lactate threshold heart rate.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their
level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart
rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying
these principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 66) to
determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms
and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is
220 minus your age.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if applicable).
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 56).
• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes
with heart rate signals.
• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-
voltage power lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN
access points.
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Installing the Speed Sensor
NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task.
TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor.
1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub.
2 Pull the strap around the wheel hub, and attach it to the hook on the sensor.
The sensor may be tilted when installed on an asymmetrical hub. This does not affect operation.
3 Rotate the wheel to check for clearance.
The sensor should not contact other parts of your bike.
NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate activity after two revolutions.
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Installing the Cadence Sensor
NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task.
TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor.
1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm securely.
The band you select should be the smallest one that stretches across the crank arm.
2 On the non-drive side, place and hold the flat side of the cadence sensor on the inside of the crank arm.
3 Pull the bands around the crank arm, and attach them to the hooks on the sensor.
4 Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

The sensor and bands should not contact any part of your bike or shoe.
NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate activity after two revolutions.
5 Take a 15 minute test ride and inspect the sensor and bands to ensure there is no evidence of damage.
About the Speed and Cadence Sensors

Cadence data from the cadence sensor is always recorded. If no speed and cadence sensors are paired with the
device, GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance.
Cadence is your rate of pedaling or “spinning” measured by the number of revolutions of the crank arm per
minute (rpm).
Data Averaging for Cadence or Power

The non-zero data-averaging setting is available if you are training with an optional cadence sensor or power
meter. The default setting excludes zero values that occur when you are not pedaling.
You can change the value of this setting (Data Recording Settings, page 53).
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Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ or Bluetooth wireless sensors, for example, connecting a heart rate monitor
with your Garmin device.
1 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other riders' sensors while pairing.
2 Select Menu > Settings > Sensors > Add Sensor.
3 Select an option:
• Select a sensor type.
• Select Search All to search for all nearby sensors.
A list of available sensors appears.
4 Select one or more sensors to pair with your device.
5 Select Add Sensor.
When the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status is Connected. You can customize a data field
to display sensor data.
Training with Power Meters

• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors that are compatible with your device (such as
Rally™ and Vector™).
• For more information, see the owner's manual for your power meter.
• Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 40).
• Use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone (Setting Range Alerts, page 49).
• Customize the power data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
Setting Your Power Zones

The values for the zones are default values and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust
your zones on the device or using Garmin Connect. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you
can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Zones > Power Zones.
2 Enter your FTP value.
3 Select Based On:.
4 Select an option:
• Select watts to view and edit the zones in watts.
• Select % FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional threshold power.
Calibrating Your Power Meter

Before you can calibrate your power meter, you must install it, pair it with your device, and begin actively
recording data with it.
For calibration instructions specific to your power meter, see the manufacturer's instructions.
1 Select Menu > Settings > Sensors.
2 Select your power meter.
3 Select Calibrate.
4 Keep your power meter active by pedaling until the message appears.
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Pedal-Based Power
Rally measures pedal-based power.
Rally measures the force you apply a few hundred times every second. Rally also measures your cadence or
rotational pedaling speed. By measuring the force, the direction of force, the rotation of the crank arm, and time,
Rally can determine power (watts). Because Rally independently measures left and right leg power, it reports
your left-right power balance.
NOTE: The single-sensing Rally system does not provide left-right power balance.
Cycling Dynamics
Cycling dynamics metrics measure how you apply power throughout the pedal stroke, and where you apply
power on the pedal, allowing you to understand your particular way of riding. Understanding how and where you
produce power allows you to train more efficiently and evaluate your bike fit.
NOTE: You must have a compatible, dual sensing power meter connected using ANT+ technology to use cycling
dynamics metrics.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/performance-data.
Using Cycling Dynamics
Before you can use cycling dynamics, you must pair the power meter with your device using ANT+ technology
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40).
NOTE: Recording cycling dynamics uses additional device memory.
1 Go for a ride.
2 Scroll to the cycling dynamics screen to view your power phase data , total power , and platform center
offset .
3 If necessary, select Data Fields to change a data field (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen can be customized.
You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect app to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to
Garmin Connect, page 44).
Power Phase Data
Power phase is the pedal stroke region (between the start crank angle and the end crank angle) where you
produce positive power.
Platform Center Offset
Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where you apply force.
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Updating the Rally Software Using the Edge Device
Before you can update the software, you must pair your Edge device with your Rally system.
1 Send your ride data to your Garmin Connect account (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 44).
Garmin Connect automatically looks for software updates and sends them to your Edge device.
2 Bring your Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
3 Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge device prompts you to install all pending software updates.
Situational Awareness
Your Edge device can be used with the Varia™ smart bike lights and rearview radar to improve situational
awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the Edge software before pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using
Garmin Express, page 54).
Enabling the Green Threat Level Tone

Before you can enable the green threat level tone, you must pair the device with a compatible Varia rearview
radar device and enable tones.
You can enable a tone that plays when your radar transitions to the green threat level.
2 Select your radar device.
3 Select Sensor Details > Alert Settings.
4 Select the Green Threat Level Tone toggle switch.
Using Electronic Shifters

Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as Shimano Di2™ shifters, you must pair them with your
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device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). You can customize the optional data fields (Adding a Data
Screen, page 48). The Edge 530 device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment
mode.
Using an eBike
Before you can use a compatible eBike, such as a Shimano STEPS™ eBike, you must pair it with your device
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). You can customize the optional eBike data screen and data fields
(Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
Viewing eBike Sensor Details

2 Select your eBike.
3 Select an option:
• To view eBike details, such as the odometer or travel distance, select Sensor Details > eBike Details.
• To view eBike error messages, select .
See the eBike owner's manual for more information.
inReach Remote
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The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your Edge device. Go to
buy.garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device.
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Using the inReach Remote
1 Turn on the inReach device.
2 On your Edge device, select Menu > Settings > Sensors > Add Sensor > inReach.
3 Select your inReach device, and select Add Sensor.
4 From the home screen, select > inReach Remote.
5 Select an option:
• To send a preset message, select Messages > Send Preset, and select a message from the list.
• To send a text message, select Messages > Start Conversation, select the message contacts, and enter
the message text or select a quick text option.
• To view the timer and distance traveled during a tracking session, select Tracking > Start Tracking.
• To send an SOS message, select SOS.
NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.
History
History includes time, distance, calories, speed, lap data, elevation, and optional ANT+ sensor information.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused.
When the device memory is full, a message appears. The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your
history. Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all your ride data.
Viewing Your Ride

1 Select Menu > History > Rides.
2 Select a ride.
3 Select an option.
Viewing Your Time in Each Training Zone

Before you can view your time in each training zone, you must pair your device with a compatible heart rate
monitor or power meter, complete an activity, and save the activity.
Viewing your time in each heart rate and power zone can help you adjust your training intensity. You can adjust
your power zones (Setting Your Power Zones, page 40) and your heart rate zones (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,
page 37) to match your goals and abilities. You can customize a data field to display your time in training zones
during your ride (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
1 Select Menu > History > Rides.
2 Select a ride.
3 Select an option:
• If your ride has data from one sensor, select Time in HR Zone or Time in Power Zone.
• If your ride has data from both sensors, select Time in Zone, and select Heart Rate Zones or Power
Zones.
Deleting Rides
1 Select Menu > History > Rides > Delete.
2 Select one or more rides to delete.
3 Select Delete Rides > OK.
Viewing Data Totals

You can view the accumulated data you have saved to the device, including the number of rides, time, distance,
and calories.
1 Select Menu > History > Totals.
2 Select an option to view device or activity profile totals.
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Deleting Data Totals
1 Select Menu > History > Totals > Delete Totals.
2 Select an option:
• Select Delete All Totals to delete all data totals from the history.
• Select an activity profile to delete accumulated data totals for a single profile.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
3 Select OK.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,
share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims,
hikes, triathlons, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin
Connect app, or you can go to connect.garmin.com.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your device, you can upload that activity to
Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance,
elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and
customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your
activities on your favorite social networking sites.
Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect

• Sync your Edge device with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone.
• Use the USB cable that came with your Edge device to send ride data to your Garmin Connect account on
your computer.
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Data Recording
The device uses smart recording. It records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate.
When a power meter is paired, the device records points every second. Recording points every second provides
an extremely detailed track, and uses more of the available memory.
For information about data averaging for cadence and power, see Data Averaging for Cadence or Power,
page 39.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
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Connecting the Device to Your Computer

NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB port.
Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted
volume on Mac computers.
Transferring Files to Your Device

1 Connect the device to your computer.
On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device. On Mac computers,
the device appears as a mounted volume.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives may not display device drives properly. See your
operating system documentation to learn how to map the drive.
2 On your computer, open the file browser.
3 Select a file.
4 Select Edit > Copy.
5 Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device.
6 Browse to a folder.
7 Select Edit > Paste.
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory.
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files
that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files.
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Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your
device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a
portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your
device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > Eject.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Customizing Your Device

Connect IQ Downloadable Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways.
You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your device, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
Profiles
The Edge has several ways for you to customize the device, including profiles. Profiles are a collection of
settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, you can create different settings
and views for training and mountain biking.
When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes
are saved automatically as part of the profile.
Activity Profiles: You can create activity profiles for each type of biking. For example, you can create a separate
activity profile for training, for racing, and for mountain biking. The activity profile includes customized data
pages, activity totals, alerts, training zones (such as heart rate and speed), training settings (such as Auto
Pause and Auto Lap ), and navigation settings.
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User Profile: You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to
calculate accurate ride data.
Setting Up Your User Profile

You can update your gender, age, weight, and height settings. The device uses this information to calculate
accurate ride data.
1 Select Menu > My Stats > User Profile.
2 Select an option.
About Training Settings

The following options and settings allow you to customize your device based on your training needs. These
settings are saved to an activity profile. For example, you can set time alerts for your racing profile and you can
set an Auto Lap position trigger for your mountain biking profile.
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Updating Your Activity Profile
You can customize ten activity profiles. You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity
or trip.
2 Select an option:
• Select a profile.
• Select Create New to add or copy a profile.
3 If necessary, edit the name and color for the profile.
4 Select an option:
• Select Data Screens to customize the data screens and data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
• Select Default Ride Type to set the type of ride that is typical for this activity profile, such as commuting.
TIP: After a ride that is not typical, you can manually update the ride type. Accurate ride type data is
important for creating bike friendly courses.
• Select Segments to turn on your enabled segments (Enabling Segments, page 9).
• Select ClimbPro to enable the ClimbPro feature (Using ClimbPro, page 28).
• Select Alerts to customize your training alerts (Alerts, page 48).
• Select Auto Features > Auto Lap to set how laps are triggered (Marking Laps by Position, page 50).
• Select Auto Features > Auto Sleep to automatically enter sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity
(Using Auto Sleep, page 50).
• Select Auto Features > Auto Pause to change when the activity timer automatically pauses (Using Auto
Pause, page 51).
• Select Auto Features > Auto Scroll to customize the display of the training data screens when the activity
timer is running (Using Auto Scroll, page 51).
• Select Timer Start Mode to customize how the device detects the start of a ride and automatically starts
the activity timer (Starting the Timer Automatically, page 51).
• Select Nutrition/Hydration to enable food and drink consumption tracking.
• Select MTB/CX > Grit/Flow/Jump Recording to enable grit, flow, and jump recording.
• Select Navigation > Map to customize the map settings (Map Settings, page 29).
• Select Navigation > Routing to customize the routing settings (Route Settings, page 30).
• Select Navigation > Navigation Prompts to show navigation messages using a map view or text prompt.
• Select Navigation > Sharp Bend Warnings to enable navigation warning messages for difficult turns.
• Select GPS Mode to turn off GPS (Training Indoors, page 13) or change the satellite setting (Changing the
Satellite Setting, page 51).
All changes are saved to the activity profile.
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Adding a Data Screen
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Data Screens > Add New > Data Screen.
4 Select a category, and select one or more data fields.
5 Select .
6 Select an option.
• Select another category to select more data fields.
• Select Done.
7 Select or to change the layout.
8 Select .
9 Select an option.
• Select a data field, then select another data field to rearrange them.
• Select a data field twice to change it.
10 Select Done.
Editing a Data Screen

2 Select a profile.
3 Select Data Screens.
4 Select a data screen.
5 Select Layout and Data Fields.
6 Select or to change the layout.
7 Select .
8 Select an option.
• Select a data field, then select another data field to rearrange them.
• Select a data field twice to change it.
9 Select Done.
Rearranging Data Screens

2 Select a profile.
3 Select Data Screens.
4 Select a data screen.
5 Select Reorder Screen.
6 Select or .
7 Select .
Alerts
You can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, cadence, and power goals. Alert
settings are saved with your activity profile.

Setting Range Alerts
If you have an optional heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or power meter, you can set up range alerts. A range
alert notifies you when the device measurement is above or below a specified range of values. For example, you
can set the device to alert you when your cadence is below 40 RPM and over 90 RPM. You can also use a
training zone for the range alert (Training Zones, page 24).
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Alerts.
4 Select Heart Rate Alert, Cadence Alert, or Power Alert.
5 Select the minimum and maximum values, or select zones.
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range, a message appears. The device also beeps if audible
tones are turned on (Turning the Device Tones On and Off, page 53).
Setting Recurring Alerts
A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set
the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Alerts.
4 Select an alert type.
5 Turn on the alert.
6 Enter a value.
7 Select .
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps if audible tones are turned on
(Turning the Device Tones On and Off, page 53).
Setting Smart Eat and Drink Alerts
A smart alert notifies you to eat or drink at strategic intervals based on current ride conditions. Smart alert
estimates for a ride are based on the temperature, elevation gain, speed, duration, and heart rate and power
data (if applicable).
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Alerts.
4 Select Eat Alert or Drink Alert.
5 Turn on the alert.
6 Select Type > Smart.
Each time you reach the estimated smart alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps if audible tones
are turned on (Turning the Device Tones On and Off, page 53).

Auto Lap
Marking Laps by Position
You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific position automatically. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, a long climb or training sprints). During
courses, you can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Lap > Auto Lap Trigger > By Position > Lap At.
4 Select an option:
• Select Lap Press Only to trigger the lap counter each time you select and each time you pass any of
those locations again.
• Select Start and Lap to trigger the lap counter at the GPS location where you select and at any location
during the ride where you select .
• Select Mark and Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the ride and at
any location during the ride where you select .
5 If necessary, customize the lap data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
Marking Laps by Distance
You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, every 10 miles or 40 kilometers).
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Lap > Auto Lap Trigger > By Distance > Lap At.
4 Enter a value.
Marking Laps by Time
You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific time automatically. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, every 20 minutes).
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Lap > Auto Lap Trigger > By Time > Lap At.
4 Enter a value.
Using Auto Sleep

You can use the Auto Sleep feature to automatically enter sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. During sleep
mode, the screen is turned off and the ANT+ sensors, Bluetooth, and GPS are disabled.
Wi‑Fi continues to run while the device is asleep.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Sleep.

Using Auto Pause
You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed
drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your ride includes stop lights or other places where you
need to slow down or stop.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Pause.
4 Select an option:
• Select When Stopped to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving.
• Select Custom Speed to pause the timer automatically when your speed drops below a specified value.
5 If necessary, customize optional time data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 48).
Using Auto Scroll

You can use the Auto Scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data screens while the
timer is running.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Auto Features > Auto Scroll.
4 Select a display speed.
Starting the Timer Automatically

This feature automatically detects when your device has acquired satellites and is moving. It starts the activity
timer or reminds you to start the activity timer so you can record your ride data.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select Timer Start Mode.
4 Select an option:
• Select Manual, and select to start the activity timer.
• Select Prompted to display a visual reminder when you reach the start notice speed.
• Select Auto to start the activity timer automatically when you reach the start speed.
Changing the Satellite Setting

For increased performance in challenging environments and faster GPS position location, you can enable GPS +
GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO. Using GPS and another satellite together reduces battery life more quickly than
using only GPS.
2 Select a profile.
3 Select GPS Mode.
4 Select an option.

Phone Settings
Select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Phone.
Enable: Enables Bluetooth technology.
NOTE: Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.
Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that identifies your devices with Bluetooth technology.
Pair Smartphone: Connects your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows
you to use Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and activity uploads to Garmin Connect.
Sync Now: Allows you to sync your device with your compatible smartphone.
Smart Notifications: Allows you to enable phone notifications from your compatible smartphone.
Missed Notifications: Displays missed phone notifications from your compatible smartphone.
Text Reply Signature: Enables signatures in your text message replies. This feature is available with compatible
Android smartphones.
System Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System.
• Display Settings (Display Settings, page 52)
• Widget Settings (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 52)
• Data Recording Settings (Data Recording Settings, page 53)
• Unit Settings (Changing the Units of Measure, page 53)
• Tone Settings (Turning the Device Tones On and Off, page 53)
• Language Settings (Changing the Device Language, page 53)
Display Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Display.
Auto Brightness: Automatically adjusts the backlight brightness based on the ambient light.
Brightness: Sets the backlight brightness.
Backlight Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors. You can select the Auto option to allow the device to
set day or night colors automatically based on the time of day.
Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image of the device screen.
Using the Backlight
You can select any key to turn on the backlight.
NOTE: You can adjust the backlight timeout (Display Settings, page 52).
1 Select Menu > Settings > System > Display.
2 Select an option:
• To allow the device to automatically adjust the brightness based on the ambient light, enable Auto
Brightness.
• To manually adjust the brightness, disable Auto Brightness, select Brightness, and select or .
Customizing the Widget Loop

You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove widgets, and add new widgets.
1 Select Menu > Settings > System > Widget Management.
2 Select a widget to add or remove it from the widget loop.
3 Select Reorder to change the location of a widget in the widget loop.

Data Recording Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Data Recording.
Recording Interval: Controls how the device records activity data. The Smart option records key points where
you change direction, speed, or heart rate. The 1 Sec option records points every second. It creates a very
detailed record of your activity and increases the size of the stored activity file.
Cadence Averaging: Controls whether the device includes zero values for cadence data that occur when you are
not pedaling (Data Averaging for Cadence or Power, page 39).
Power Averaging: Controls whether the device includes zero values for power data that occur when you are not
pedaling (Data Averaging for Cadence or Power, page 39).
Log HRV: Sets the device to record your heart rate variability during an activity.
Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, temperature, weight, position format,
and time format.
1 Select Menu > Settings > System > Units.
2 Select a measurement type.
3 Select a unit of measure for the setting.
Turning the Device Tones On and Off

1 Select Menu > Settings > System.
2 Select an option:
• To change the setting for alerts and notifications, select Tones.
• To change the setting for key presses, select Key Tones.
Changing the Device Language

Select Menu > Settings > System > Language.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync with your smartphone, the device automatically
detects your time zone and the current time of day.
Setting Up Extended Display Mode

You can use your Edge 530 device as an extended display to view data screens from a compatible Garmin
multisport watch. For example, you can pair a compatible Forerunner device to display its data screens on your
Edge device during a triathlon.
1 From your Edge device, select Menu > Settings > Extended Display Mode > Connect Watch.
2 From your compatible Garmin watch, select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Extended
Display.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions on your Edge device and Garmin watch to complete the pairing process.
The data screens from your paired watch appear on the Edge device when the devices are paired.
NOTE: Normal Edge device functions are disabled while using Extended Display mode.
After pairing your compatible Garmin watch with your Edge device, they connect automatically the next time you
use Extended Display mode.
Exiting Extended Display Mode

While the device is in Extended Display mode, select > Exit Extended Display Mode > OK.

Device Information
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 3).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app.
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download
the Garmin Express application.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device.
3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.
NOTE: If you have already set up your device with Wi‑Fi connectivity, Garmin Connect can automatically
download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi‑Fi.
Specifications
Edge Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 20 hr., typical usage
Operating temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 13.7 dBm nominal
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71
1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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HRM-Dual™ Specifications
Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V
Battery life Up to 3.5 yr. at 1 hr./day
1 ATM1
Water resistance
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart rate data while swimming.
Operating temperature range From -5° to 50°C (from 23° to 122°F)
Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 2 dBm nominal
Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V
Battery life Approximately 12 mo. at 1 hr./day
Speed sensor storage Up to 300 hr. of activity data
Operating temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 4 dBm nominal
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX72
Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, and license agreement.
Select Menu > Settings > System > About > Copyright Info.
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as
identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and
licensing information.
1 Select Menu.
2 Select Settings > System > Regulatory Info.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause
permanent damage.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, sunscreen, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and
finishes.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.
Cleaning the Device

1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
2 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
2 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTICE
You must unsnap and remove the module before washing the strap.
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate
data.
• Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions.
• Rinse the strap after every use.
• Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.
• Do not put the strap in a dryer.
• When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.
• To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use.
User Replaceable Batteries

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Replacing the HRM-Dual Battery

1 Use the included screwdriver (Torx T5) to remove the four screws on the back of the module.
NOTE: HRM-Dual accessories produced before September 2020 use Phillips #00 screws.
2 Remove the cover and battery.
3 Wait 30 seconds.
4 Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.
5 Replace the back cover and the four screws.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need to pair it with the device again.
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Replacing the Speed Sensor Battery
The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions.
1 Locate the circular battery cover on the front of the sensor.
2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the cover is loose enough to remove.
3 Remove the cover and the battery .
4 Wait 30 seconds.
5 Insert the new battery into the cover, observing polarity.
6 Twist the cover clockwise so that the marker on the cover aligns with the marker on the case.
NOTE: The LED flashes red and green for a few seconds after battery replacement. When the LED flashes
green and then stops flashing, the device is active and ready to send data.
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Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery
The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions.
1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the sensor.
2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is loose enough to
remove.
3 Remove the cover and the battery .
4 Wait 30 seconds.
5 Insert the new battery into the cover, observing polarity.
6 Twist the cover clockwise until the marker points to locked.
NOTE: The LED flashes red and green for a few seconds after battery replacement. When the LED flashes
green and then stops flashing, the device is active and ready to send data.
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Hold for 10 seconds.
The device resets and turns on.
Restoring the Default Settings

You can restore the default configuration settings and activity profiles. This will not remove your history or
activity data, such as rides, workouts, and courses.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Reset Default Settings > OK.
Clearing User Data and Settings

You can clear all user data and restore the device to its initial setup. This removes your history and data, such
as rides, workouts, and courses, and resets the device settings and activity profiles. This will not remove any
files you added to the device from your computer.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Delete Data and Reset Settings > OK.
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Maximizing Battery Life
• Turn on Battery Save Mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode, page 59).
• Decrease the backlight brightness (Using the Backlight, page 52) or shorten the backlight timeout (Display
Settings, page 52).
• Select the Smart recording interval (Data Recording Settings, page 53).
• Turn on the Auto Sleep feature (Using Auto Sleep, page 50).
• Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature (Phone Settings, page 52).
• Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting, page 51).
• Remove wireless sensors that you no longer use.
Turning On Battery Save Mode

Battery save mode adjusts the settings automatically to extend the battery life for longer rides. During an
activity, the screen turns off. You can enable automatic alerts and press a key to wake it up. Battery save mode
records GPS track points and sensor data less frequently. Speed, distance, and track data accuracy are reduced.
NOTE: History is recorded in battery save mode when the timer is running.
1 Select Menu > Settings > Battery Save Mode > Enable.
2 Select the alerts that wake up the screen during an activity.
After your ride, you should charge your device and disable battery save mode to use all the device features.
My phone will not connect to the device

If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these tips.
• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them back on again.
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.
• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.
• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry
the pairing process.
• If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you
intend to stop using.
• Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select or , and select Garmin Devices > Add
Device to enter pairing mode.
• Select Menu > Settings > Connected Features > Phone > Pair Smartphone.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
◦ Connect your device to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to
quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
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My device is in the wrong language
1 From the home screen, select .
2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select .
3 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select .
4 Scroll down to the eighth item in the list, and select .
5 Scroll down to your language, and select .
Setting Your Elevation

If you have accurate elevation data for your present location, you can manually calibrate the altimeter on your
device.
1 Go for a ride.
2 Select > Set Elevation.
3 Enter the elevation, and select .
Calibrating the Compass

NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that
influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you
experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature
changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.
1 Select Menu > Settings > System > Calibrate Compass.
Temperature Readings
The device may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air temperature if the device is
placed in direct sunlight, held in your hand, or is charging with an external battery pack. Also, the device will take
some time to adjust to significant changes in temperature.
Replacement O-rings
Replacement bands (O-rings) are available for the mounts.
NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy.garmin.com,
or contact your Garmin dealer.
Getting More Information

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
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Appendix
Data Fields
Some data fields require optional accessories to display data.
%FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power.
%Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
%Max Heart Rate: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
10s Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
10s Power: The 10-second moving average of power output.
10s Watts/kg: The 10-second moving average of power output in watts per kilogram.
30s Balance: The 30-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
30s VAM: The 30-second moving average of the average ascent velocity.
3s Balance: The three-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
60s Flow: The 60-second moving average of the flow score.
60s Grit: The 60-second moving average of the grit score.
Aerobic Training Effect: The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level.
Anaerobic Training Effect: The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level.
Asc. to Next Course Pt.: The remaining ascent to the next point on the course.
Ascent Remaining: During a workout or course, the remaining ascent when you are using an elevation target.
Assist Mode: The current eBike assistance mode.
Avg %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the
current activity.
Avg %Max Heart Rate: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.
Avg Balance: The average left/right power balance for the current activity.
Avg Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.
Avg Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current activity.
Avg L. Peak Pwr Phase: The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Avg Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.
Avg Left Pwr Phase: The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Avg PCO: The average platform center offset for the current activity.
Avg Power: The average power output for the current activity.
Avg R. Peak Pwr Phase: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Avg Right Pwr Phase: The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Avg Speed: The average speed for the current activity.
Avg VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current activity.
Avg Watts/kg: The average power output in watts per kilogram.
Balance: The current left/right power balance.
Battery Level: The remaining battery power.
Battery Status: The remaining battery power of a bike light accessory.
Beam Angle Status: The headlight beam mode.
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence
accessory for this data to appear.
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Cadence Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum cycling cadence values for the current
activity.
Cadence Graph: A line graph showing your cycling cadence values for the current activity.
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
Calories to Go: During a workout, the remaining calories when you are using a calorie target.
Course Pt. Distance: The remaining distance to the next point on the course.
Destination Location: The last point on the route or course.
Di2 Battery Level: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor.
Di2 Shift Mode: The current shift mode of a Di2 sensor.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Distance Ahead: The distance ahead or behind the Virtual Partner.
Distance to Destination: The remaining distance to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to
appear.
Distance to Go: During a workout or course, the remaining distance when you are using a distance target.
Distance to Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. You must be navigating for this
data to appear.
Duration: The time remaining for the current workout step.
eBike Battery: The remaining battery power of an eBike.
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the
timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.
Elevation Graph: A line graph showing your current elevation, total ascent, and total descent for the current
activity.
EPOC: The amount of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) for the current activity. EPOC indicates
the strenuousness of your workout.
ETA at Destination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local
time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local
time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Flow: The measurement of how consistently you maintain speed and smoothness through turns in the current
activity.
Front Gear: The front bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor.
Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear position sensor.
Gear Ratio: The number of teeth on the front and rear bike gears, as detected by a gear position sensor.
Gears: The front and rear bike gears from a gear position sensor.
GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you
travel 60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.
Grit: The measurement of difficulty for the current activity based on elevation, gradient, and rapid changes in
direction.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart
rate monitor.
Heart Rate Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum heart rate values for the current
activity.
Heart Rate Graph: A line graph showing your current, average, and maximum heart rate values for the current
activity.
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Heart Rate to Go: During a workout, the amount you are above or below the heart rate target.
Heart Rate Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile
and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).
HR Zone Graph: A line graph showing your current heart rate zone (1 to 5).
Intensity Factor: The Intensity Factor™ for the current activity.
Kilojoules: The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules.
Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the
current lap.
Lap %Max Heart Rate: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Balance: The average left/right power balance for the current lap.
Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Lap Flow: The overall flow score for the current lap.
Lap Grit: The overall grit score for the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current lap.
Lap L. Peak Pwr Phase: The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Lap Left Pwr Phase: The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the current lap.
Lap PCO: The average platform center offset for the current lap.
Lap Power: The average power output for the current lap.
Lap R. Peak Pwr Phase: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Lap Right Pwr Phase: The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Lap Time Seated: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current lap.
Lap Time Standing: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current lap.
Lap VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current lap.
Lap Watts/kg: The average power output in watts per kilogram for the current lap.
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
Last Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Power: The average power output for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Left Peak Pwr Phase: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the angle range
over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Left Power Phase: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region where
positive power is produced.
Light Mode: The light network configuration mode.
Lights Connected: The number of connected lights.
Max Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap.
Max Power: The top power output for the current activity.
Max Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
Next Point Location: The next point on the route or course.
Normalized Power: The Normalized Power™ for the current activity.
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Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting the trip data.
Pedal Smoothness: The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each
pedal stroke.
Performance Condition: The performance condition score is a real-time assessment of your ability to perform.
Platform Center Offset: The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform
where force is applied.
Power: The current power output in watts. Your device must be connected to a compatible power meter.
Power Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum power output values for the current
activity.
Power Graph: A line graph showing your current, average, and maximum power output values for the current
activity.
Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your FTP or custom settings.
Rear Gear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Reps to Go: During a workout, the remaining repetitions.
Respiration Rate: Your respiration rate in breaths per minute (brpm).
Right Peak Pwr Phase: The current power phase peak angle for the right leg. Power phase peak is the angle
range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Right Power Phase: The current power phase angle for the right leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region
where positive power is produced.
Shifting Advice: The recommendation to shift up or down based on your current effort. Your eBike must be in
manual shifting mode.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Speed Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum speed values for the current activity.
Speed Graph: A line graph showing your speed for the current activity.
Step Time: The time elapsed for the current workout step.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Target: During a workout, the target for the workout step.
Target Power: The target power output during an activity.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Time Ahead: The time ahead or behind the Virtual Partner.
Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone.
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight
saving time).
Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Time Seated: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current activity.
Time Standing: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current activity.
Time to Destination: The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination. You must be navigating
for this data to appear.
Time to Go: During a workout or course, the remaining time when you are using a time target.
Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must be
navigating for this data to appear.
Torque Effectiveness: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is pedaling.
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset.
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since the last reset.
Trainer Resistance: The resistance force applied by an indoor trainer.
Travel Range: The estimated distance you can travel based on the current eBike settings and remaining battery
power.
64 Appendix
TSS: The Training Stress Score™ for the current activity.
VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current activity.
Watts/kg: The amount of power output in watts per kilogram.
Workout Comparison: A graph comparing your current effort to the workout target.
Workout Step: During a workout, the current step out of the total number of steps.
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1
Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7
Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3
Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4
Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7
Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9
Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1
Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9
Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Appendix 65
FTP Ratings
These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender.
Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 5.05 and greater
Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04
Good From 2.79 to 3.92
Fair From 2.23 to 2.78
Untrained Less than 2.23
Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 4.30 and greater
Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29
Good From 2.36 to 3.32
Fair From 1.90 to 2.35
Untrained Less than 1.90
FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power
Meter (Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).
Heart Rate Zone Calculations

% of Maximum Heart
Zone Perceived Exertion Benefits
Rate
Beginning-level aerobic training,

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing
reduces stress
Comfortable pace, slightly deeper Basic cardiovascular training, good

2 60–70%
breathing, conversation possible recovery pace
Moderate pace, more difficult to hold Improved aerobic capacity, optimal

3 70–80%
conversation cardiovascular training
Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, Improved anaerobic capacity and

4 80–90%
breathing forceful threshold, improved speed
Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long Anaerobic and muscular endurance,

5 90–100%
period of time, labored breathing increased power
66 Appendix
Wheel Size and Circumference
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel
circumference in the speed sensor settings.
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the
circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
20 × 1.75 1515
20 × 1-3/8 1615
22 × 1-3/8 1770
22 × 1-1/2 1785
24 × 1 1753
24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785
24 × 1-1/8 1795
24 × 1.75 1890
24 × 1-1/4 1905
24 × 2.00 1925
24 × 2.125 1965
26 × 7/8 1920
26 × 1-1.0 1913
26 × 1 1952
26 × 1.25 1953
26 × 1-1/8 1970
26 × 1.40 2005
26 × 1.50 2010
26 × 1.75 2023
26 × 1.95 2050
26 × 2.00 2055
26 × 1-3/8 2068
26 × 2.10 2068
26 × 2.125 2070
26 × 2.35 2083
26 × 1-1/2 2100
26 × 3.00 2170
27 × 1 2145
27 × 1-1/8 2155
Appendix 67
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
27 × 1-1/4 2161
27 × 1-3/8 2169
29 x 2.1 2288
29 x 2.2 2298
29 x 2.3 2326
650 x 20C 1938
650 x 23C 1944
650 × 35A 2090
650 × 38B 2105
650 × 38A 2125
700 × 18C 2070
700 × 19C 2080
700 × 20C 2086
700 × 23C 2096
700 × 25C 2105
700C Tubular 2130
700 × 28C 2136
700 × 30C 2146
700 × 32C 2155
700 × 35C 2168
700 × 38C 2180
700 × 40C 2200
700 × 44C 2235
700 × 45C 2242
700 × 47C 2268
68 Appendix
Index G
Garmin Connect 3, 9, 11, 12, 27, 31, 34, 35,
profiles 46
activity 47
44, 54 user 46
A Garmin Express 35
accessories 35, 40, 60 updating software 54 R
acclimation 19 GLONASS 51 recovery 16, 21–23
alerts 42, 48, 49 goals 15 replacing the battery 56
altimeter, calibrating 60 GPS 13, 33, 51 resetting the device 58
altitude 19 signal 2, 7, 59 routes 29
ANT+ sensors 2, 35, 40, 42 GroupTrack 33, 34 settings 30
fitness equipment 14
pairing 13, 40 H S
applications 31, 35, 46 heart rate satellite signals 2, 7, 59
smartphone 3 alerts 49 saving activities 8
assistance 32 monitor 15, 17–19, 21, 22, 36, 37, 56 screen 52
Auto Lap 50 zones 37, 43, 66 segments 8–11
Auto Pause 51 history 8, 43 deleting 11
auto scroll 51 deleting 43, 44 settings 35, 42, 46, 52, 53
auto sleep 50 sending to computer 44 device 52, 53, 58
sharing data 53
B I shortcuts 2
back to start 26 incident detection 31, 32 sleep mode 50
backlight 52 indoor training 13, 14 smart recording 45
bands 60 initial setup 58 smartphone 2, 31, 46, 52
battery inReach remote 43 applications 35
charging 3 inReach remote 42 apps 34
maximizing 59 installing 4–6, 38, 39 pairing 3, 59
replacing 56–58 intervals, workouts 12, 13 software
type 4 license 55
Bluetooth sensors 2, 35 K updating 42, 54
Bluetooth technology 30, 31, 34, 52 keys 1 version 55
specifications 54, 55
C L speed and cadence sensors 38, 39, 57, 58
cadence 39 language 53, 60 start notice message 51
alerts 49 laps 1 storing data 44, 45
calendar 12 LiveTrack 33, 34 stress level 16
calibrating, power meter 40 locations 25 stress score 23
calorie, alerts 49 deleting 26 system settings 52
cleaning the device 55, 56 editing 26
compass, calibrating 60 finding with the map 25 T
computer, connecting 45 sending 32 target 15
Connect IQ 46 temperature 19, 60
contacts, adding 32 M time, alerts 49
courses 26–28 map, settings 29 time zones 53
deleting 29 maps 25, 28 timer 8, 43
editing 27, 28 finding locations 25 tones 53
loading 27 orientation 29 training 12, 13, 15, 19, 20
customizing the device 48 settings 29 plans 11, 12
cycling 18 updating 54 screens 8, 48
cycling dynamics 41 zoom 29 Training Effect 21, 23
mounting the device 4–6 training load 16, 19
D training status 16, 17, 23, 24
data N
transferring, files 34
recording 53 navigation 25
troubleshooting 37, 58–60
screens 8, 48 back to start 26
sharing 53 stopping 26 U
storing 44 O unit ID 55
transferring 44, 45 units of measure 53
O-rings. See bands
data averaging 39 updates, software 42, 54
data fields 46, 48, 61 P USB 54
data recording 45 pairing 2 disconnecting 46
deleting, all user data 45, 58 ANT+ sensors 13, 40 user data, deleting 45
device Bluetooth sensors 40 user profile 46
care 55 smartphone 3, 59
resetting 58 pedals 41
V
display settings 52 Virtual Partner 15
performance condition 16, 23
distance, alerts 49 VO2 max. 16–18, 23, 65
personal records 24
deleting 24 W
E platform center offset 41
eBike 42 waypoints, projecting 26
power 41 wheel sizes 67
elevation 19, 60 zones 43 Wi‑Fi 30, 35, 54
emergency contacts 31, 32 power (force) 14 connecting 35
extended display 53 alerts 49 widgets 46
F meters 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 39–41, 66 workouts 11, 12
files, transferring 45 zones 40 deleting 12
fitness 21 power phase 41 loading 11
Index 69
Z
zones
power 40
time 53
zooming, maps 29
70 Index
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Device Information......................... 54 Index.............................................. 69

Table of Contents iii

Select to enter sleep mode and wake the device.

Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings.

Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings.

Select to mark a new lap.

Select to start and stop the activity timer.

Select to return to the previous screen.

Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.

Electrical contacts Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory.

NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories.

Using the Shortcut Menu

Charging the Device

Installing the Standard Mount

3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem.

3 Place the rubber pad around the handlebar:

Releasing the Edge

Acquiring Satellite Signals

NOTE: History is recorded only while the activity timer is running.

Following a Segment From Garmin Connect

3 If necessary, select to change your goal during your race.

Viewing Segment Details

Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Viewing Your Training Plan Workouts

Starting an Interval Workout

Pairing Your ANT+ Indoor Trainer

Cancelling a Training Target

About VO2 Max. Estimates

Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit

From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.

From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.

Getting Your FTP Estimate

Viewing Your Stress Score

Turning Off Performance Notifications

Viewing Your Power Curve

Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements

training load on your Edge 530 device.

Viewing Your Personal Records

Reverting a Personal Record

Deleting a Personal Record

Marking Your Location

Saving Locations from the Map

Following a Course From Garmin Connect

Tips for Riding a Course

Viewing Course Details

Browsing the Map

Changing the Map Orientation

Selecting an Activity for Route Calculation

compatible smartphone using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Incident Detection and Assistance Features

Starting a GroupTrack Session

7 Scroll to the GroupTrack list.

Setting the Bike Alarm

Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone

Transferring Files to Another Edge Device

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

The Garmin logos should be right-side up.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

4 Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

About the Speed and Cadence Sensors

Data Averaging for Cadence or Power